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Study Abroad | Milan

Italy | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore | Summer 2024
The Old Town of Milan, Italy
Student in Milan, Italy.

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  • Summer 2024

Overview

Spend summer in the global fashion and design capital Milan, Italy, with AIFS! Choose from a wide variety of course options at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and combine its world-class education with the experience of living in an ancient city with a modern sense of style. Known as “The Fashion Capital of the World,” this stylish and sophisticated city with its dynamic business culture has something for all students – from Fashion Week to the Last Supper, Opera at La Scala to Soccer at San Siro. And if you do want to travel further afield it is ideally located to see the rest of Europe by train.

What’s Included

The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.

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  • Tuition

    3 credits per session

  • Courses

    Wide variety of courses available

  • Housing

    Double room in a student residence

  • Excursions & Day Trips

    Day trips such as a Lake Como or Verona

  • Cultural & Social Activities

    Welcome orientation and aperitivo, guided tours, museum visit, coffee tastings, farewell dinner and more

  • On-Site Program Director

    to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program and for assistance with booking local travel

  • Health & Safety

    24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
  • Personal/Professional Development

    Access to the AIFS alumni network

  • Green Initiative

Additional Options & Opportunities

  • AIFS Flight Package

    Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways

    Airport transfers to and from campus

Program Details: Study Abroad | Milan Business, Liberal Arts and Italian Culture Session 1

Dates

June 8, 2024June 22, 2024

Term

Summer

Institution

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Application Deadline

March 15, 2024

Inclusive Fees

$4,490

Eligibility

Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Minimum of 2.75 GPA

Additional requirements may vary by course selection. See Academic section below.

Visa Requirements

A visa may be required for this program. Please contact your advisor or log into your portal for more information.

Areas of Interest

  • Business
  • Communications
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Sociology

Global Themes

  • Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
  • Business, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship
  • Language, History and Culture
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Academics

AIFS Abroad offers a unique global educational experience for students on this program, with the following academic options available:

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, also known as UCSC or UNICATT was founded in 1921, with an ethos of service to the community, and promoting the personal development of its students. It’s the most important Catholic University in Europe, and with five campus locations it is the largest European private university. The main campus is located in central Milan, near the Cathedral (known as the Duomo) and is set in a 16th Century monastery designed by Bramane.  

It has a large international student population of over 3000, and strong ties to the global business community. In the span of 100 years it has educated politicians, journalists, businesspeople, cardinals, and fashion models, and in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2022 had 16 disciplines ranked on the top 300 in the world, or higher.

As well as an excellent academic reputation its large study body leads to campus diversity and the opportunity for all students to find their own space where they can excel. 

  • Business
  • Communications
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Sociology

Business, Liberal Arts and Italian Culture (Session 1, Session 2, Session 3)

The Business, Liberal Arts and Italian Culture program at UCSC is available in three sessions of 2-weeks each. Students take one 3-credit course per session. Sessions run consecutively and can be combined for up to 9 credits.

Courses are taught in English and are typically 45 hours. Subject fields include Business, Marketing and Communication, Cultural Studies and International Relations and will include embedded fieldtrips to local businesses and museums. The program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a  2.75 GPA.

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Living Abroad

STUDENT RESIDENCE

Situated in residential areas of Milan the program uses a range of student residences.  Travel to the campus is by public transport using the tram and metro networks:

  • Ensuite double room in a student residence
  • Study desk
  • Kitchen access
  • Shared communal areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 secure reception

Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Milan

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore International Office

The International Office at Cattolicà offers a range of activities to students throughout the summer.  They also work with their semester and local students to offer opportunities for them to mentor the summer program participants.

Sports 

Two of the world’s major football (soccer) teams, A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano, call Milan home. 

Architecture 

Milan is widely regarded as a global capital industrial design, fashion, and architecture. Modern skyscrapers, such as the Pirelli Tower and the Torre Velasca were built, and artists such as Bruno Munari, Lucio Fontana, Enrico Castellani, and Piero Manzoni were attracted to the city.  

Fashion 

Milan is also regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world, along with New York City, Paris, and London. The Italian prêt-à-porter industry is most present in Milan as many of the most famous Italian fashion brands, such as Valentino, Versace, Prada, Armani, and Dolce & Gabbana, are headquartered in the city.  

AIFS in Seville Director, Summer Programs

Amanda Vojvodin

Amanda is a Canadian who first moved to Europe in 2012 to study in Grenoble, France. There she was selected to be an ambassador to Canada as part of the Rhone-Alpes Jeunes Ambassadeurs program. She continued her studies in Milan at Cattolica University before deciding to move there permanently following the completion of her master’s thesis at SDA Bocconi University in 2015.

Amanda loves sharing her firsthand experiences as an expat living in Italy through her Instagram and YouTube Channels, La Vita è Style. She recently became a Mom to Leonardo and loves spending time with him and her husband Michelangelo, exploring Milan and discovering new things in Italy. They split their time between Milan and Canada and spend their summers in Puglia – a part of Italy that’s close to their heart.

Amanda has been keen on sharing her love for all things arts, culture and history with new people since having the privilege to be one of the 40 Canadians selected to work as a tour guide at the Parliament of Canada from 2010 to 2014. She currently works as a marketing and events manager in the fashion industry in Milan and joined the AIFS team as the Milan Location Coordinator in 2022. She is excited to share her love for Milan with future students and ensure they live an authentic Milanese experience!

The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.

Excursions

Included Day Trips

The AIFS staff arrange a program of events for students in Milan during the summer. Those offered in the past include:

Verona, Italy

Verona (day trip)

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of Romeo and Juliet. Day trip includes round-trip transportation, professional guide, entrances, etc.
  • Verona
  • Day Trip
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Lake Como (day trip)

Take a day trip to visit the third largest lake in Italy and the playground of the rich and famous, including round-trip transportation, services of an AIFS representative, etc.
  • Lake Como
  • Day Trip
Barcelona,Spain
A group of happy students at a carnival.
A view of Prague.

Social identity & access

One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.

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Important Dates & Deadlines

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Dates & Deadlines

Details

  • Early Application Deadline*
  • Application Deadline
    March 15, 2024
  • Deposit Deadline
    April 1, 2024
  • Scholarship Deadline
    March 1, 2024
  • Visa Deadline****
  • Optional Departure Flight from US***
    June 7, 2024
  • Program Begins
    June 8, 2024
  • Program Ends
    June 22, 2024
  • Optional Return Flight to US***
    June 22, 2024
  • *** Included for students on AIFS flight package.
  • **** AIFS Abroad offers visa processing services to applicants who enroll into the program by this date. All other applicants who enroll after this date will be responsible for securing their own visa with guidance from AIFS Abroad.

Optional Flight Package

Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.

Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)

Depature City

Fee

  • Atlanta
    $2,260
  • Boston
    $2,160
  • Buffalo
    $2,240
  • Charlotte
    $2,360
  • Chicago
    $2,340
  • Cincinnati
    $2,340
  • Columbus
    $2,240
  • Dallas
    $2,440
  • Denver
    $2,520
  • Des Moines
    $2,340
  • Detroit
    $2,340
  • Houston
    $2,520
  • Los Angeles
    $2,540
  • Miami
    $2,260
  • Minneapolis
    $2,340
  • New York
    $2,160
  • Newark
    $2,160
  • Orlando
    $2,180
  • Philadelphia
    $2,280
  • Phoenix
    $2,480
  • Pittsburgh
    $2,240
  • Raleigh/Durham
    $2,260
  • San Francisco
    $2,520
  • Seattle
    $2,540
  • St. Louis
    $2,340
  • Washington/Dulles
    $2,580
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Ready to Study Abroad in Milan?

For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com